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AP07 EAG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,544 mi
Last recorded104,544 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,544 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 97,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse lamps do not operate

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,312 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,432 miles

Centre brake light partially not working but more than 50% working

Fail 4 Mar 2019 83,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Centre brake light partially not working but more than 50% working

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake has excessive travel. (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 80,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear passenger cannot be opened from the inside and outside. (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Gaiter has split. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake has excessive travel. (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,566 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,047 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 72,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges + stonecuts

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 54,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,544 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,568 miles

handbrake high

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake high

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AP07 EAG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP07 EAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP07 EAG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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